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Weather & Climate in Takotna, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Takotna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°F. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 86.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 425 feet.
Temperature
-6°F Jan (-21°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 28.9°F |
| 46% below US avg | |
| January Average | -6°F (-21°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 425 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.9827°N, 156.0838°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Dillingham Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 233 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jan 30, 2025 | 13 km WSW of Takotna, Alaska | M5.2 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2002 | 95 km N of McGrath, Alaska | M4.4 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 92 km NNE of Lime Village, Alaska | M4.2 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Feb 11, 1992 | 80 km S of Nikolai, Alaska | M4.0 | 109 km | 25 km |
| Apr 17, 2000 | 70 km S of Nikolai, Alaska | M3.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 97 km SSE of Nikolai, Alaska | M3.7 | 147 km | 8 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 44 km NE of Nikolai, Alaska | M3.7 | 126 km | 27 km |
| May 18, 1995 | 44 km ENE of Nikolai, Alaska | M3.7 | 126 km | 40 km |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 105 km S of Nikolai, Alaska | M3.7 | 144 km | 8 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 38 km ENE of Nikolai, Alaska | M3.5 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Feb 19, 2023 | 95 km SSE of Kaltag, Alaska | M3.5 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Sep 19, 1990 | 40 km W of Takotna, Alaska | M3.4 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 82 km S of Nikolai, Alaska | M3.4 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Oct 31, 1996 | 78 km S of Nikolai, Alaska | M3.4 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Nov 4, 1995 | 72 km N of Takotna, Alaska | M3.4 | 73 km | 1 km |
| Jun 8, 1993 | 55 km NNW of Takotna, Alaska | M3.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Red Devil, Alaska | M3.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 1996 | 21 km NE of Nikolai, Alaska | M3.3 | 101 km | -3 km |
| Sep 27, 2012 | 92 km NE of Lime Village, Alaska | M3.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2003 | 0 km NNE of Takotna, Alaska | M3.3 | 2 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TATLAWIKSUK (262,349 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | TATLAWIKSUK | 262,349 | 82 km |
| 2002 | VINASALE | 175,486 | 44 km |
| 2019 | OLD GROUCH TOP | 173,971 | 82 km |
| 2019 | HURST CREEK | 139,405 | 65 km |
| 2013 | MOORE CREEK | 135,659 | 72 km |
| 2015 | BLAZO | 123,988 | 89 km |
| 2005 | CHICKEN MOUNTAIN | 103,443 | 84 km |
| 2002 | COLORADO CREEK | 89,062 | 72 km |
| 1988 | 804028 | 86,445 | 70 km |
| 2002 | BEAR CREEK | 71,718 | 91 km |
| 2005 | WASHINGTON CR. | 68,914 | 62 km |
| 2002 | WINDY | 67,318 | 96 km |
| 2005 | WASKY | 59,754 | 85 km |
| 2019 | PAGE MOUNTAIN | 52,271 | 37 km |
| 2022 | FOURTH OF JULY CREEK | 52,239 | 43 km |
| 1994 | KATLITNA | 45,200 | 47 km |
| 2005 | DISHNA | 40,132 | 71 km |
| 2010 | LONE MOUNTAIN | 38,181 | 97 km |
| 2022 | SUBMARINE CREEK | 36,145 | 68 km |
| 2015 | HICKEY CREEK | 33,691 | 88 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°F (-21°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 1°F (-17°C) | 1.3 in |
Takotna has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from -6°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.8").